users aren't setup as administrators on XP

[raina]

I've got a vanilla windows XP install off the MSDN DVD's, slipstreamed XP SP3 into that, and various other things that I've done 100 times before. However I've created a user during the nlite setup process, set them as being in the administrator group, but after XP installs, that user is a 'limited' user. also I can't seem to login as administrator either. It basically acts like the password I set is incorrect.

Am I missing something? Is there something I may have removed that would cause this? or is this just a 'feature' of XP SP3.?

[johnhc]

raina, certainly not a feature. Is the copy of Windows legal and you have a legal key to go with it? What SP does it have in it and how did it get there? If you don't know how the SP was included, please post a screen shot of a Windows Explorer view of the DVD. And finally, please attach (not paste) your Last Session.ini. Make sure to always start with a fresh copy of your CD files/folders, do all your work in one nLite session and integrate only one SP. Please report when you have a solution, so others can benefit. Since you have PW problems, also attach your Last Session_U.ini file after you xxxx out all your personal data such as key, PWs, etc. Enjoy, John.

[raina]

yes it's certainly legal. It came off the MSDN DVD's that we own here at the company I work for.

it's plain Vanilla XP Home (no service pack) and had SP3 slipstreamed in by me using Nlite.

this is the 2nd clean build of XP home I've tried. Did one yesterday with the same results, then cleared it out to make way to this one today

attached is my Last Seesion_U.ini

none of the accounts had passwords set, so there's no need to XXX anything out.

is that though the problem?

LAST_SESSION_U.INI

LAST_SESSION.INI

[johnhc]

raina, I am really not trying to give you a hard time, but I assume you are preparing your install for you personal home computer. The nLite license does not permit business/commercial use. The only thing I see in your Last Session that looks strange is the Standard PC for Computer Type in Unattended section. I, and most, use Automatic. Please read the help text next to the Computer Type pull down (? in circle). Please post a screen shot of your Users tab of Unattended task with the Raina user selected in the Users Account window. I would suggest you try Computer Type of Automatic and be sure you have checked the Blank Password box. It also does not look like to me that you have set a PW for the Administrator. Enjoy, John.

[raina]

yes it is for home use

One of my friends has had a virus on their PC, and needs to reinstall windows, so I thought I'd be nice and provide them with a custom XP CD with all the drivers and applications integrated, so all she needs do is input her XP CD Key, and away she goes.

I'm rebuilding the package right now, and will take pictures of the various screens you mentioned and also make the changes, and let you know what happened.

Edited July 17, 2009 by raina

[Ponch]

ComputerName = Raina

Owner = Raina

[users]

Raina|||True|Administrators||False|True|True

I remember posts about a limitation in the computer name and user name that cannot be the same ("owner" is not relevant here, I'm just emphasizing).

Also nLite is indeed for personal use only.

[raina]

ok thanks guys. I changed it to automatic, for the PC type, and also made sure the Username and PC name were different, and now it appears to be working correctly.